Multiple sclerosis is a lifelong disease that affects the brain and nerves.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) occurs when the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers. As a result, the normal connection between the brain and different parts of the body is disrupted. Deprived of their protective sheath, the nerve fibers become vulnerable, easily damaged, leading to symptoms such as problems with vision, hand or foot movements, sensation, or balance. As MS progresses, dysfunctional symptoms gradually accumulate, contributing to disability.
No one knows exactly why people get MS, and there is no typical picture of symptoms when people get it. People experience many different symptoms at different ages – in their 30s, 40s or 50s. Information about this was shared by specialists from the Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS Society), the Mirror informed.
Vision problems.Multiple sclerosis contributes to the appearance of optic neuritis, which undergoes inflammation. There may be pain when moving the eyes, temporary loss of vision in one eye.
Fatigue.MS provokes an overwhelming feeling of fatigue for no apparent reason. Doctors advise you to pay attention to the following symptoms.
- Feeling very tired after very little activity.
- When you wake up, you feel the same tiredness as before going to bed.< /li>
- Limbs feel heavy, it becomes increasingly difficult to grab things or write.
Numbness and tingling. Doctors advise paying attention to these sensations, talking about the early signs of multiple sclerosis. Numbness or tingling in various parts of the body (arms, legs, torso), which can last for several days, is one of his “early flags”.
Loss of balance and dizziness. Feeling dizzy is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis.
Muscle stiffness and spasms.For most people with MS, stiffness and spasms “come and go.”
Tremors. Shaking occurs in one or more parts of the body, most often in the arms. It can be either mild or more pronounced (for example, a person spills a cup of drink).
Pain. Can be felt as a burning, stabbing, sharp or squeezing sensation. Patients experience both acute (quick onset and short-term) neuropathic pain and chronic neuropathic pain.
Bladder problems. Because of the neurological deficits in MS, even a small amount of urine in the bladder can cause the bladder to contract and cause a strong need to urinate. The inability to restrain himself is another sign of this disease
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Problems with memory and thinking. In most patients, they manifest themselves in a fairly mild form. For example, it can be difficult for people to find the right words, concentrate, or quickly remember something.
The doctor called vision and walking problems among the early signs of multiple sclerosis
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Important! Information provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.
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